Category: Affordable Housing and Policy
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Breaking Ground on Breckenridge’s Runway Neighborhood: What the New Workforce Housing Means for the Town
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Key Takeaways Breckenridge has broken ground on its last major affordable housing project, the Runway Neighborhood, with a $34.6 million investment for an initial 81-unit phase. The development includes innovative accessory dwelling units (ADUs), which are small, rentable units often built above garages, aiming to increase rental options for workers.…
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Zohran Mamdani’s Mayoral Rise: Navigating Challenges and Ambitious Policies in 2025
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Key Takeaways Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist candidate for NYC mayor in 2025, faced a pivotal moment after a mass shooting incident, testing his leadership in a crisis. His progressive platform includes a $30 hourly minimum wage by 2030, construction of 200,000 affordable homes, rent freezes, city-operated grocery stores, and…
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Affordable Housing in 2025: Why It’s Becoming More Profitable and What It Means for You
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Key Takeaways Affordable housing projects are becoming more profitable for developers due to new incentives and favorable policies. Policy measures like expanded federal housing credits and bills such as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” are promoting growth in affordable housing. Despite an overall slowdown in home prices, demand for affordable…